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Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery

Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes double hernia surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's family says he's underwent double hernia surgery at a hospital in the country's capital

December 25, 2025 at 3:13 pm EST

'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

December 24, 2025 at 5:20 pm EST

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs

December 24, 2025 at 4:03 pm EST

More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

December 23, 2025 at 10:40 pm EST

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

December 23, 2025 at 6:50 pm EST

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

December 22, 2025 at 7:18 pm EST

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities

December 22, 2025 at 5:24 pm EST

Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order

Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order

December 22, 2025 at 12:35 pm EST

Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books

Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books

December 22, 2025 at 8:01 am EST

Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?

December 21, 2025 at 9:03 am EST

You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it

Trump announces lower drug price deals with 9 pharmaceutical companies

US awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

Spread of famine in Gaza Strip averted but Palestinians there still face starvation, experts say

These are Americans' biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments

Nebraska plans to be the first state to implement Trump's new Medicaid work requirements

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgment, prosecutor says

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use

Meet the 4 Republicans who defied House Speaker Mike Johnson on ACA subsidies

When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn't just sick kids who were out

To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

College Football bowl schedule: When are the games, what teams are playing, who won?

Season of giving: Taylor Swift donates millions to organizations

NBA on Christmas Day: 5 memorable games when the stars came to play

NFL on Christmas Day: Here are 5 memorable games

Nursing home explosion: 2 dead, 20 hospitalized, missing accounted for